Penzance Remembrance Sunday brings a first for the Last Post
Sixty-two years separate the youngest and oldest of the buglers who will sound the Last Post at Battery Rocks this year. For a call usually played by one person standing alone, that is quite a change.
Penzance Council has two public events planned as Penzance prepares to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, with the Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service on Sunday 8 November and a short Armistice Day service on Wednesday 11 November.
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Three generations, one bugle call
For the first time at a Penzance Remembrance Service, the Last Post will be played by a multi-generational trio.
The poignant bugle call is normally played by a lone bugler. This year it will come from three members of Penzance Silver Band: Arthur Wright, 15, Yves Giebens, 53, and Gwyn Williams, 77.
Cornish in the prayers
The service will take place outdoors at the War Memorial at Battery Rocks and will be led by Rev Jacky Wise of Penlee Cluster.
The Cornish language will again feature prominently, with translated prayers read by the Mayor of Penzance, Cllr Andy Law.
Remembrance Sunday timings
- 10.15am The Civic Parade forms up in the forecourt of St John’s Hall
- 10.35am The Parade sets off for the march to the War Memorial at Battery Rocks
- 10.55am Remembrance Service and wreath laying
Members of the public are very welcome to watch the parade and attend the service.
Afterwards, Penzance Royal British Legion will be providing refreshments and a buffet at its clubhouse on Bread Street. Everyone is welcome.
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Road closures on Remembrance Sunday
A rolling road closure will be in place from 10.30am to 10.50am, covering:
- Alverton Street
- The Greenmarket
- Market Place
- Chapel Street
- Under Chapel Yard
- Battery Road (from the junction of Under Chapel Yard to the War Memorial)
More information about the closure is on the Penzance Council website.
Armistice Day at Penlee Park
Three days later, on Wednesday 11 November, Rev Derath Durkin will lead a short service at the Memorial Gardens in Penlee Park, followed by a two-minute silence at 11am.
Members of the public are welcome, and are invited to gather in the gardens from 10.45am.
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